South Chungcheong · 천안시 동남구
Cheonan Dongnam-gu: what to see and do
The historic side of Cheonan, with Yu Gwan-sun's home area, a national memorial hall and famous snacks.
Known for
- Yu Gwan-sun relics and the Aunae memorial park, Byeongcheon
- Byeongcheon sundae, the local blood sausage
- Independence Hall of Korea, a large memorial complex
What to do
Visit the Yu Gwan-sun sites and the memorial park in Byeongcheon, then eat sundae there. Samgeori Park and the mural lane Minarit-gil are easy city stops.
Tip: Hodu-gwaja, walnut cakes, are the classic Cheonan snack to take home.
From Seoul: KTX about 35 min
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